To convert a ratio to percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator, then multiply by 100 and add the percent sign. Example 1: There are 20 students in a classroom. 9 of the students are girls.
Categories of restraints. Three general categories of restraints existâphysical restraint, chemical restraint, and seclusion. Physical restraint. Physical restraint, the most frequently used type, is a specific. intervention or device that prevents the patient from moving freely or restricts normal access to the patientâs own body. Physical restraint may involve: applying a wrist, ankle, or waist restraint.
Overuse of Medication. A chemical restraint refers to the use of psycho-therapeutic medication or other drug to control a personâs behavior. Sometimes, chemical restraints are necessary for the safety of the patient or others. However, the law requires that the use of any chemical restraint is a last resort and should never be used merely for staff convenience. Some of the more common psycho-therapeutic medications used in nursing homes are: Ativan.